Two Syllable Boy Names

Azzam might be open to some "shazam" teasing.

This name of a minor Hebrew prophet in the Old Testament is rarely heard outside the Jewish culture.

Would often be confused with Madison.

Kadir is derived from Qadir (many Arabic K names are phonetic versions of Q-starting names); a classic Muslim name reflecting one of the ninety-nine attributes of Allah.

Whatever its merits as a name, Haman is a Biblical villain, a member of the Persian king's court who plotted to slaughter the Jews. His plan was foiled by Queen Esther and Haman was hanged. Not a role model you want for your child.

Most of the parents that name their sons Avri are likely using it as a creative spelling of Avery. It's also seen as a nickname for Avraham, the Biblical Hebrew variation of Abraham.

Rarely used cerebral-sounding name that is actually the Yiddish form of Ezekiel.

Delta is an unusual vintage name for girls or an futuristic modern option for boys. Delta is the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet and also the geographical name given to an island formed at the mouth of a river.

A common unisex name used frequently in South Africa.

In Colonial America, Rainy was commonly used among enslaved people of both genders. The practice of giving children names that relate to their birth — such as the day, weather, or time — is common in West Africa.

The plural, ivrim, is the Hebrew word for the Hebrew people.

With its slightly cocky feel, this well-used surname is not often heard as a first.

Melker, a modern phonetic spelling of ancient Three Wise Men name Melchior, is in the Swedish Top 100 though not used in the US, where it would be heard as "milker." Nickname Mel is not exactly a fashionable choice at the moment either.

The first Tupac was the 15th century Incan ruler whose name was an extension of the Quechua Topa or Tupa. The second was the 20th century musician who put the gansta in rapper. Will your baby boy be the third? Such a singular name is undoubtedly a heavy mantle. When asked what his name meant, Tupac Shakur said, "I just say it means determined because I’m determined to never ever negotiate again."

The added S at the end turns Ever from a hipster word name into a modern prepster.

This Roman name is featured in the New Testament as that of the governor of Judea.